I honestly have no idea what to think of all this. On one hand, I would like another SW trilogy and a new Jedi Knight game (and a new KoTOR game, while I'm at it), but on the other hand, I'm not too thrilled at the prospect of a new SW movie "every two to three years".

As for this announced Episode VII, I'd like to see what they have planned - I'd be interested in seeing the Thrawn trilogy adapted, but that would most certainly require a recast of all the characters we know and love. I guess the alternative is to go further into the future (since it's Ep. 7, after all) and perhaps adapt some of the later books, where old actors could be used, or adapt the Star Wars Legacy comic book, which has a completely new cast of characters. Then again, since it's apparently going to be an original story, they might just pick a timeframe and a set of characters and make something new. A trilogy with Kyle Katarn, or one of the other side characters as the protagonist, might be interesting to watch.

Yeah, please ignore canon.
I have no idea why SW-people adore canon so much as to even tell people not to play KOTOR2 as male or KOTOR1 as female. Seriously, what the ****?

I only think this can make things better, as present LA and LF aren't exacly "good", so maybe this give them the much needed chance to improve...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shem

I still get people telling me off on my YouTube videos every now-and-then for playing the games wrong. Then I tell them off for having such a narrow mind and do it in such a way so they're offended by my response. I continue to play with them for a bit by provoking them where they really defend their view and then I really insult their narrow view and how the KOTOR are role playing games and how I should be able to make whatever choices I want to make and insult them really badly and block them from being able to respond just at the right point where they are really frustrated with me. Fun stuff!

Since when Mark Hamill said that he didn't like Star Wars? The only "bad" thing I heard from him regarding Star Wars was something along the lines of "I like ice cream too, but I don't eat it four times a day."

Yeah from everything I've seen and heard from him he is happy about the role he played and is a real geek that likes that sort of thing.

I still get people telling me off on my YouTube videos every now-and-then for playing the games wrong. Then I tell them off for having such a narrow mind and do it in such a way so they're offended by my response. I continue to play with them for a bit by provoking them where they really defend their view and then I really insult their narrow view and how the KOTOR are role playing games and how I should be able to make whatever choices I want to make and insult them really badly and block them from being able to respond just at the right point where they are really frustrated with me. Fun stuff!

I agree Shem why not play a character that is a complete opposite of your true nature it's fun to play as a dark side female

Quote:

Originally Posted by Church101

However, if Disney does plan on messing with the Kotor Era, I ask that they tread lightly

They could do a great job with that era showing the start of the Jedi Civil War
and going thru the First Jedi Purge dark period that Chris Nolan could do a damn good job with imho.

Quote:

Originally Posted by igyman

I honestly have no idea what to think of all this. On one hand, I would like another SW trilogy and a new Jedi Knight game (and a new KoTOR game, while I'm at it), but on the other hand, I'm not too thrilled at the prospect of a new SW movie "every two to three years".

It would be quite easy to do that. Film for about a year and spend another year, year and a half maybe in post preduction, look at the Batman Trilogy that Chris Nolan did. That's my 2 cents.

I agree Shem why not play a character that is a complete opposite of your true nature it's fun to play as a dark side female

Canon? Pfff. DS Female is the default way I play both games.

As for the main point, well, I honestly felt a bit worried at the start, though it has somewhat eased a bit. My only hope is that their focus won't be entirely kids. I just hope whatever they do, they take it seriously.

I don't like it... despite what people think of Lucas and his treatment of Star Wars over the last few years, I always liked the fact that LucasFilm was independent.

That said, I'm willing to wait and see despite what I feel.

This accurately represents my own opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pho3nix

I still think It's bizarre how he was willing to relinquish his leash like that... seeing how hard he fought for creative control back when he made the original Star Wars.

I think he was tired of it. ~40 years of creating and maintaining an empire seems to have taken its toll on him, and he wants to be free of its responsibilities. At least that's the feeling I get from his comments and demeanour about this deal.

He also said that he wanted Star Wars to live past him, and that he wanted to hand the reigns over to his chosen successor while he was around. And, yeah, while I don't like it, Disney is probably the best place Star Wars could be for it to be taken into the future.

His decision to donate most of the profits from the deal toward charity has earned him a fair bit of respect in my eyes. ~4 billion dollars, given away. What is that, like, half his net worth? Amazing. Well done, George.

So now that Disney owns Star Wars, does that make Princess Leia a Disney Princess now?

Interested in hosting a your KOTOR or TSL mod at FileFront? Send your mod HERE and we'll validate it as soon as we can! FileFront is a good way to get publicity for your mod as we get 1000's of visitors everyday. Is my LucasForum PM box full again? If you really need to reach me, PM me at YouTube under the username: Shem L -- Watch my KOTOR videos! Download my mods from FileFront!

Because one is a division of the other. Whilst they may be separate entities legally speaking, it's not like LA has ever been completely independent and free to do what it wishes. Thus they are functionally one and the same, as far as broad decisions go (i.e. canon, marketing focus, etc.).

I'm just gonna wait and see and hope that whatever comes out of it is no worse, and preferably better, than the prequels. Also hope that NJO is ignored. Never really cared for it. If they gotta go with any of the novels down the road.....Thrawn. If they wanted to do live action stuff, the X-Wing series was pretty good.

Now, I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb bastard die for his country.---Patton

There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism.---Teddy Roosevelt

I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.---Groucho

And if you all get killed, I'll piss on your graves.---Shaman Urdnot

How would you like to own a little bit of my foot in your ass.---Red Foreman

Because one is a division of the other. Whilst they may be separate entities legally speaking, it's not like LA has ever been completely independent and free to do what it wishes. Thus they are functionally one and the same, as far as broad decisions go (i.e. canon, marketing focus, etc.).

I'm not arguing that. It's just that many people say LucasArts when referring to Lucasfilm.

I'm a little concerned that they aren't going to approach the force with the same careful curiosity that LA has. But then again, I'm glad Lucas is finally done with the franchise, and some business savy people are going to be taking over.

528) ... and you make her do it half naked, in undies only. o.O ... and you extend this to your female boss
583 - Your female boss agrees
530) Your boss thinks you nuts for trying to wield a lightsaber

I'm a little concerned that they aren't going to approach the force with the same careful curiosity that LA has. But then again, I'm glad Lucas is finally done with the franchise, and some business savy people are going to be taking over.

What "careful curiosity"? Unless you're referring to the mystique that surrounded it in the OT, there's no careful approach to the Force. Ever since the prequels, the Force has been shrouded in a dull, monochromatic veil. Very few have tried to show any shades between the black and white, but they generally go unnoticed or are ridiculed for other reasons.